Brent M. Brumley Law Blog

In the Mississippi criminal law system, a sentence of probation is a less severe form of punishment and often takes the place of incarceration. There can be some significant consequences for violating probation, however. Technical versus more severe probation...

Driving under the influence, known as a DUI, is one of the most common criminal offenses in the country. Drivers throughout Mississippi and other states who are arrested for driving under the influence face many short-term consequences like fines, community service...

Federal crimes cover several types of offenses in Mississippi that get charged under federal law. They often come with stiffer penalties than state charges, so it's important to work with a defense lawyer to understand the charges. Mail fraud commonly gets charged as...

The results of a study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggest that drugged driving is on the rise in Mississippi and around the country, but the data does not show a clear link to a rise in accidents and fatalities. The most recent...

Getting arrested and charged with a DUI in Mississippi is a serious matter that may affect your driver’s license, cause you to face your state court, or lead to you serving jail time. It may even impact your employment opportunities and cause you to lose your job....

Criminal laws are confusing, and some change from state to state, such as from Mississippi to Virginia, for instance. Two laws that are similar but are not the same include aggravated assault and simple assault. If you face a conviction of either or are a victim of...

The state of Mississippi has harsh penalties for drunk driving. If you're caught driving under the influence, you could be facing license suspension, jail time, loss of your vehicle and other penalties. Here's a rundown of some of the punishments you might face if...

States across the country have voted to legalize marijuana. Mississippi has passed a law that legalizes medical marijuana while Oregon has decriminalized possession of all drugs. In 2020, two-thirds of voters in New Jersey voted to legalize recreational marijuana....

A Mississippi man has been charged with aggravated driving under the influence in connection with a motor vehicle accident in Hinds County during the early morning hours of Oct. 3 that claimed the life of a television executive. The 18-year-old Brandon resident was...